The car was to be the first electric model to be produced at the main plant in Wolfsburg. Volkswagen has now announced that it will continue to build the ID.3 exclusively in Saxony. Demand remains too low.
Author: Nora Manthey
VW cancels ID.3 production in Wolfsburg
The car was to be the first electric model to be produced at the main plant in Wolfsburg. Volkswagen has now announced that it will continue to build the ID.3 exclusively in Saxony. Demand remains too low.
German prosecution service is on the Tesla sabotage case
The public prosecutor of Frankfurt Oder is investigating the arson attack that cut the power supply to Tesla’s plant in Germany, Giga Berlin. Charges have been brought against “Persons Unknown”.
German prosecution service is on the Tesla sabotage case
The hunt for the Tesla saboteurs in Germany continues as the regional public prosecutor takes the case. Charges of arson and breaking of constitutional law are being brought against “persons unknown”.
Times remain tough at HiPhi
Following a production break announced in February, the premium EV brand from Human Horizons still appears to be in trouble. Local media speak of a possible takeover by a Chinese automotive company but it is uncertain whether it will save HiPhi from co…
Times remain tough at HiPhi
Following a production break announced in February, the EV premium brand from Human Horizons still appears to be in trouble. Local media speak of a possible takeover by a Chinese automotive company but it is uncertain whether it will save HiPhi from co…
Nissan Leaf production draws to a close in Sunderland
Nissan is ending production of the Leaf as it prepares its British plant for the car’s replacement and two more BEV models. The Japanese carmaker announced a Leaf successor last year alongside electric versions of the Qashqai and Juke.
Nissan joins race to reclaim mini EV segment
Nissan has announced plans to launch a new battery-electric mini-vehicle in Japan in early 2022. The small EV is part of a joint project with Mitsubishi and will have a nominal battery capacity of 20 kWh, which helps to keep the price down. However, competition at least overseas will be tough. Nissan joins a growing […]
Hyundai-Kia update US electric car line-up
Hyundai and Kia are updating their electrified car line-up in the United States. Hyundai, for example, lowered the price for the Kona Electric while Kia is bringing in some new hybrid cars in the model year 2022. Said MY2022 also carries upgrades. First to Hyundai and the Kona Electric. The company’s longer-serving electric car will […]
VW to debut electric performance SUV as ID.5 GTX at IAA
Volkswagen says it will put the VW ID.5 GTX on display at the IAA Munich Motor Show this September. The new e-car is the first to utilise the Group’s MEB platform in the form of an SUV coupé and will appear as a near-production concept at the show before going on sale next year. Details […]
